Denarius - Marcus Aurelius CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III; Concordia and Spes
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-163 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left arm on statuette of Spes: under seat, a cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III
Translation:
Concordia Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Tertium.
Harmony of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (162-163 AD) is interesting because it displays an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on one side, and Spes (the personification of Hope) on the other. This symbolizes the importance of unity and hope during Marcus Aurelius' reign, and reflects his philosophical beliefs in Stoicism, which emphasized the value of reason, self-control, and inner strength.
